ENTOMOLOGY
An entomologist is actually a zoologist who studies insects more in depth. Entomologists tend to focus on one particular field (a particular type of group or family of insects). For example, lepidopterist which is a study of butterflies and coleopterist which is a study beetles. The study of insects has been around for generations. Charles Darwin was a famous entomologist in the 19th century. Another example is E.O. Wilson.
They look at insect behaviour, morphology (which is the biology: the study of structure and what the insect is composed of), nutrition and the ecology (which is the interaction of insects with their environments and other organisms). You can also become a Forensic Entomology, who study insects at crime scenes and an entomologist who looks at urban pests. Some survey, some also undergo taxonomy. Some are just hobbyists, these often get involved in nature reserve.
They basic method of working is to capture, collecting and recording. Entomologists would dwell in a surrounding for some time to observe and record any unusual activity or change in population.
Entomologists often have to raise funding for new projects (an office to organise). They are used to find out answers to questions and be able to solve problems. They usually work for other companies or even schools or independently. They can also be teachers, researchers, consultants but can also work for companies or universities or even colleges.
What type of sites do they work in?
It depends on what type of species of insect the entomologist is studying. For example, worms for instant would mean an entomologist would work in a ground with much soil or Forensic Entomologists work in crime scenes.
What are their onsite requirements (such as equipment and tools)?
Basic Equipment:
Notebook and pen (for recording)
Tubes or pots (or 35mm film canisters)
A field guide to insects
A hand lens (or a magnifying glass)
Further equipment is needed for multiple species:
A net (for capturing insects that fly)
A sweep net (getting insects from vegetation)
A pooter (specifically needed for beetles, can make yourself)
A moth trap
A beating tray (to collect insects shaken from branches)
A tullgren funnel
References:
http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-an-entomologist.htm
http://www.amentsoc.org/insects/getting-started/role.html
http://www.aboutbioscience.org/careers/entomologist
http://www.amentsoc.org/insects/getting-started/role.html
Forensic Entomologist
Forensic entomologist collect insects or arthropods
(invertebrate animals) from the scene and also from dead bodies. These insects’
life cycles are investigated to try and determine the time of death of the
victim and also the right location; this is very important in solving the
investigation. Entomologist are especially needed in the events of death and
murder.
References:
http://study.com/articles/Forensic_Entomologist_Job_Description_Duties_and_Requirements.html
http://www.bestsamplejobdescription.com/agriculture-job-description/entomologist-job-description
http://study.com/articles/Forensic_Entomologist_Job_Description_Duties_and_Requirements.html
http://www.bestsamplejobdescription.com/agriculture-job-description/entomologist-job-description
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